Final Women's Horsemanship Immersion Camp for 2008

The final camp for this year will be held November 6 - 9. This will be the third camp held in 2008 at the Double Diamond T Ranch. The previous two camps were tremendously successful, it has been a joy to observe the women (and their horses) grow, discover and achieve what they had never imagined. I loved seeing how thrilled Terri was driving calves through a 'gate' in the middle of the large arena. Maggie who cried a few times over her horse loading in the trailer while she sat in the cab of the truck... Krisi tossing her horses bridle off in the roundpen and riding in complete trust of her horse at a lope with no reins, and Phyllis who was utterly elated upon completing the trail challenge independently through the forest with her horse (in the pouring rain, no less), and Jamie who inspired the award "Most Buckaroo at Heart". Those are but a few of many, many touching and inspiring moments which have occurred during our first two camps this year.

We were a little nervous upon discovering there were no cabins available at Devil's Den for this last camp and wondered how to handle this important detail. A small miracle occurred when we discovered Sunflower Lodge has a beautiful Bed and Breakfast cabin ONLY 3 MILES FROM THE RANCH! What a find! The cabin features a whirlpool and fireplace, lovely gardens and splendid views. The cabin accomodates 4, which will cost participants only 30.00 per night when divided. Lovely!

A special event will be held on the last day of this camp, as women who have attended previous camps will be joining us on Sunday for the chance to participate in the 2008 Women's Extreme Horsemanship Skills Assessment at the ranch. The challenge will focus on using skills acquired during camp and will be a great opportunity for fun and accomplishment. There will be awards, chilli and a camp fire. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

~Laurie

The photo above features camp participant Alice Singleton and her young Paint working that curly haired calf in the cattle work session of the first fall camp.